Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

I made a batch of tremendously good baked smothered chicken burritos the other day. The chicken was cooked slow all day. This resulted in the perfect tender meaty filling for anything from tacos to subs to… yeah, you guessed it, taquitos. I was still flashing back to them when I came across this idea for slow cooker cream cheese chicken taquitos. Just like the burritos, they are stuffed with fantastically tasty chicken that just falls apart as it cooks. These are some mighty tasty taquitos and they’re very easy to make to boot.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Delicious As Is. Better With A Little Heat.

The creamy chicken and melted smooth cheese needed a little kick in my opinion. So I topped the taquitos with diced jalapenos and spicy salsa. I do mean, spicy too! Then all was right in the world again! These slow cooker cream cheese chicken taquitos are amazingly good, with or without the added heat. They made for a great dinner dish, that’s for sure!

You can use any cheese you want. I went with a Mexican mix. Monterrey Jack, cheddar and queso blanco all would be perfect substitutions. Just shred and add!

Pico de gallo also makes a great topping!

Also try my slow cooker creamy Italian chicken.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

The creamy chicken and melted smooth cheese needed a little kick in my opinion, so I topped the taquitos with diced jalapenos and spicy salsa. Then all was right in the world again!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 2556kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cream cheese chicken

For the taquitos

  • ½ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded, or combine shredded extra sharp cheddar with taco seasoning
  • 12 6 inch flour tortillas
  • Your favorite toppings extra cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa, jalapenos, green onions, etc

Instructions

For the cream cheese chicken

  • Add all of the chicken ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or until the chicken is fall-apart tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the chicken and shred or chop as desired.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker, stir, and cook another 15 minutes.

For the taquitos

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Lay tortillas out onto a flat surface.
  • Spoon 2-4 tablespoons of chicken into the middle of each tortilla.
  • Top with 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
  • Roll tortillas up tightly and place seam-side down into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the tortillas are lightly browned and hardened.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 2556kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 153g | Fat: 125g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 573mg | Sodium: 4198mg | Potassium: 2699mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4128IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1298mg | Iron: 16mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I made mini pumpkin cheesecakes for Thanksgiving. They were a big hit. That got me jonesin’ for a more traditional cheesecake. So, that’s what I made! I love making mini classic cheesecakes on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It can’t get much easier.

Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Don’t Overcook Them

The Big Easy does cook at a high temperature, so you do have to make sure you don’t overcook the cheesecakes, but it’s still easy. You’ll be rewarded with smooth creamy cheesecake with that light vanilla flavor. Perfect. And all in a single-serve size, so you’re not quite as tempted (maybe) to have more than one.

I am not a baker. Not even close. However, I found these mini classic cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy to be very easy to make. I did learn a few things along the way. You really need to make sure you don’t overcook them. Furthermore, do not let them go over 150 F. And, they may crack a bit no matter how hard you try. That’s ok, the cracks add character.

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Big Easy does cook at a high temperature, so you do have to make sure you don’t overcook the cheesecakes, but it’s still easy. You’ll be rewarded with smooth creamy cheesecake with that light vanilla flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 18 pies
Calories 394kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla into a mixer and beat until blended.
  • With the mixer still running on low speed, add the eggs one-at-a-time until blended.
  • Divide mixture between the crusts. Depending on how full you fill them you might not need all 18 crusts.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Working in batches, add pies to the basket and bunk bed basket and lower into the Big Easy.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145-150 F. Use an instant-read thermometer to test the temperature. Do not overcook. The cheesecakes will continue cooking just a bit after being removed from the Big Easy.
  • Remove and let cool.

Notes

You’ll need the Char-Broil Big Easy Bunk Bed basket to double the number of cheesecakes that you can cook at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Pig Shots

Pig shots (and variations) are a common treat at BBQ competitions. I’ve never tried them. So I thought I’d give them a shot throw a few on my smoker when doing my last smoke. Sausage, bacon, cream cheese and seasoning make for a great treat. It’s important to have a few little treats to snack on as a day’s worth of smoking goes on. A lot of these little delicious morsels became cook’s treats. Those are the bites that the cook gets to take before everyone else. That’s one of the best things of being the cook.

Pig Shots

Easy To Make. Even Easier To Eat.

Pig shots are incredibly easy to make. You can use different combinations of creamed cheese and rubs to make your own flavors. You could even have a ‘pig shot’ flight. A combination of savory, sweet and spicy ones! That’d be awesome!

Also try my smoked Scotch eggs!

Pig Shots
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Pig Shots

Great one-bite shots filled with smoked pork flavors, creamy cheese and a hit of spice.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword smoked, treats
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 141kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat your smoker to 225 F.
  • Cut the bacon pieces in half in the middle.
  • Cut the sausage into coins that are half as thick as the bacon is high when stood on edge.
  • Wrap the bacon around the sausage and secure with a toothpick. You want the bottom of the sausage to be even with the bottom of the bacon. This will form a level edge on the bottom, and a little ‘cup’ at the top for the remaining ingredients.
  • Spoon some cream cheese into each ‘cup’. Sprinkle with brown sugar and your favorite BBQ rub.
  • Place on smoker until the bacon is done and just starting to crisp up.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.